Nike produces jerseys for League of Legends teams in China

From the NBA to FC Barcelona, ​​Nike attracts some of the world's biggest athletes – and now the company is focusing on gaming. Today, Nike and the League of Legends announced China's largest e-sports competition, a contract that would make Nike the official apparel supplier to the League. This includes clothing, sneakers and finally team jerseys. The LPL says the first kits designed by Nike will be unveiled during the League of Legends World Cup in Paris later this year. The deal runs through the 2022 season.

The LPL debuted in 2013 for the first time and currently includes 1

6 teams as well as well-known sponsors such as Mercedes-Benz. The league has gained popularity and popularity in recent years and reached a new level in 2018 when Invictus Gaming became the first Chinese League of Legends team to win a World Cup. The LPL is also a kind of pioneer. Many of their teams have their own arenas in certain cities.

The deal with Nike is a milestone in e-sports. While companies such as Champion and K-Swiss have signed apparel agreements with individual teams and players in the past, this is the first league agreement with a major athletics manufacturer. But as the e-sports leagues continue to emulate their peers in traditional sports, we will probably continue to do so in the future, especially as teams like 100 Thieves make clothing a big part of their business.

"Our unparalleled partnership with Nike will enable LPL teams and players to continue to shine on the world stage," said Leo Lin, co-CEO of LPL operator TJ Sports, in a statement. "E-sports is a digital sport, and working with Nike will take it to new heights."

According to LPL, the partnership with Nike goes beyond jerseys and shoes. "Nike will also work with LPL teams and e-sports players to develop professional physical training programs," the league said. "This helps players develop a stronger physique and more endurance so they can adapt to the increasing competition with high intensity." ] @Nike and LPL wear motto clothing. The Nike-designed LPL team jersey will also be featured in the 2019 World Cup final. So expect more Nike apparel and sneakers and the LPL! pic.twitter.com/2QXiKAxHFz